Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Southwest Europe the typical dark purple bell-like

the typical dark purple bell-like flowers with white stripes dangle from 42" scapes

The flowers are further accented by the unique

avegetatively propagated selection of the durable Asian ginger

a wonderful

folks either love it or hate it

Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Southwest Europe the typical dark purple bell-like(aka: Amorphophallus asterostigmatus AGA 2004D3) It was fascinating to see this rare species in situ (a fancy botanic word meaning where it grows naturally) in the Lop Buri region of Thailand. The plants are usually wedged tightly between large boulders where drainage is good and soil is at a minimum. The offsetting rhizomes produce 18" tall, gorgeous tan pink stems, usually highlighted with black spots. The white spathe and spadix sit atop a 1' tall